Surrounded by rice fields, waterways, and the long-standing brewing traditions of Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan’s most exciting new voices in sake has emerged since 2021: Lagoon Brewery. Located near the Fukushimagata Lagoon in Niigata — a region renowned for its premium rice, pure water, and some of Japan’s most respected sake breweries — Lagoon Brewery creates unique beverages that challenge traditional expectations of sake while remaining deeply rooted in Japanese craftsmanship.

Prefecture: Niigata